Question:At a game of billiards, A can give B 15 points in 60 and A can give C 20 in 60. How many can B give C in a game of 90 ?
A 30 points
B 20 points
C 10 points
D 12 points
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+ Answer
C
+ ExplanationA : B = 60 : 45 and A : C = 60 : 40.
`:. B/C = (B/A xx A/C)`
`= (45/60 xx 60/40)`
`= 45/40 = 90/80`
`= 90 : 80`
:. B can give C 10 points in a game of 90.